Hi.
I have a 2016 579 as stated in the title.
I hate the low voltage disconnect because it constantly goes off and its very sensitive. Is there a way to change the voltage at which it goes off?
My quick fix to just leave the key on....Does anyone know if its bad to leave the key on? I do hear some kind of buzzing/electrical sounding thing under the hood when the key is on.
Thank you.
2016 579 low voltage disconnect
Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by Edjahman, Dec 12, 2016.
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If you leave the key on then you're draining the battery.
Your LVD might be defective as most are set to sound a alarm when they get under 12 Volts.
Either that or you could have some bad batteries. -
Mine will occasionally cut off all power AFTER the APU starts and is charging the batteries, and doesn't reset and turn the power back on unless I cycle the key on and back off which sometimes shuts the APU back off...I have heard other drivers in 579's also complain about those useless POS as well. I haven't heard of a quick fix for the issue, I just deal with it. Pete's are not what they use to be in the good old days, that is for sure, I sure wouldn't own one if given the choice.
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NO you can't adjust them, they are sealed or the adjustment is. If you own the truck, then you can bypass it all together.
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Yeah I'd like to bypass the POS. I am perfectly capable of not draining the batteries too low without that thing 'helping' me.
I've read that it's under the bunk. I've seen instructions somewhere to bypass it.
I like my 579 and nothing is like the good old days anymore, is it?
Thank you everyone for the responses! I appreciate all of you here on the forums.
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I just leave the key on for short amounts of time when I need uninterrupted power in the cab with the engine off.
I'm still very curious about what is making a very quiet buzzing / beeping sound underneath the hood when the key is on. -
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Dealer can disable the LVD or lower the voltage that triggers it.
Buzzing noise under the hood would be the fuel pump (cummins)
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